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The CDC relaxed its rules on cleaning to prevent COVID-19, saying intense disinfectants are likely doing us more harm than good
The CDC relaxed its rules on cleaning to prevent COVID-19, saying intense disinfectants are likely doing us more harm than good
Hilary BrueckApr 6, 2021, 04:19 IST
An Israeli worker in a hazmat suit sprays disinfectant in the cabin of an Israir Airlines Airbus A320 airplane at Ben Gurion International Airport on June 14, 2020.Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP via Getty Images
The CDC released new guidance Monday, warning there are health risks associated with overly intense disinfection.
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Independent health experts agree: soap and water works fine.
Walgreens is under fire for spacing out second dose of Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine by four weeks for hundreds of thousands of Americans - ignoring CDC s advice to wait 21 days
Walgreens gave thousands of Americans their second doses of Pfizer s Covid vaccine a week late, the New York Times reported
Its system automatically scheduled all second doses four weeks after first doses
Moderna s shot is supposed to be given four weeks apart, but Pfizer s doses should be spaced three weeks apart
Frustrated customers complained and the CDC asked the company to amend its scheduling system
Dr Anthony Fauci has warned that delaying second doses leaves people with unclear levels or protection and could increase their vulnerability to variants
One dose of Moderna s or Pfizer s vaccines are about 80% effective, but when you just leave it at one dose, the question is, how long does it last, Dr Anthony Fauci asked on Monday.
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The CDC released new guidance Monday, warning there are health risks associated with overly intense disinfection.
The coronavirus very rarely spreads to people from surfaces, the agency said.
Independent health experts agree: soap and water works fine.
If you re still disinfecting just about everything you own to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it s time to stop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance Monday for how to clean and disinfect surfaces properly to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at home and in facilities.
The agency now says, by and large, good old fashioned cleaning with soap and water or detergent can protect against COVID-19 infections just fine.
ASAP Rocky looked worry-free as he touched down at JFK airport mask-free on Saturday.
The 32-year-old rapper who has been seen spending time with Rihanna lately appeared to flout COVID-19 mandates as he grabbed his Goyard luggage at the busy New York hub.
Despite the vaccine rollout, masks are still required per CDC and TSA guidelines at airports and on flights.
Mask-free: ASAP Rocky, 32, appears to flout COVID-19 mandates as he strolls through JFK airport mask-free despite strict TSA regulations
The Praise the Lord rapper put his spin on a retro look as he was seen strolling in a stylish black and white Places And Faces letterman jacket with high top Converse.